Disassembly/Assembly Procedures LTC Repair
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8.12 Replacing Fuel Tank
See Graphic: wc_gr002445
Removal:
8.12.1 Shut down the engine and disconnect the battery.
8.12.2 Position the main mast in the vertical position.
Note: It is not necessary to raise the tower.
8.12.3 Remove the screws (a) securing the mast cradle (b) and remove the
mast cradle.
8.12.4 Remove the cable clamp (c) securing the tower power supply cable
(d).
8.12.5 Using a suitable rope or wire (e), secure the two doors in the open
position.
8.12.6 Remove the four screws (f) securing the enclosure top and using an
appropriate hoist or crane, lift the enclosure top from the machine.
8.12.7 Snip the wire ties (g).
8.12.8 Remove the bolts (h) securing the hold-down straps (i).
8.12.9 Disconnect the fuel intake (j) and return lines (k).
8.12.10 With the aid of a partner or appropriate hoist, lift the fuel tank from the
machine.
Reassembly:
8.12.11 Position the fuel tank into the machine.
8.12.12 Slide new wire ties (g) underneath the hold-down straps (i) and secure
the fuel tank to the machine with the hold-down straps using bolts (h).
8.12.13 Reconnect the fuel intake (j) and return lines (k).
8.12.14 Using an appropriate hoist or crane, position the enclosure top onto the
machine. Secure the enclosure top to the machine with four screws (f).
8.12.15 Position the tower power supply cable (d) and secure it to the machine
using the cable clamp (c).
8.12.16 Remove the rope or wire securing the two doors in the open position.
8.12.17 Secure the mast cradle (b) to the top enclosure using screws (a).